Humax,
has just disclosed details of its innovative digital flat LCD and
plasma TVs to be sold in the US consumer electronics market.

Humax has identified the growing flat panel TV segment as the ideal
category for the company’s diversification into the television
business. The company’s intent is to leverage their set-top box R&D
expertise to create an new breed of television products that will
enhance the consumer’s viewing experience.

Beginning in June 2004, the company will roll out a line of digital
flat LCD and plasma TVs that incorporate its new Live Pause feature.
Common to DVRs, Live Pause enables viewers to pause, rewind and instant
replay live television broadcasts just as they would a DVD. Live Pause
will be integrated directly into all of Humax’s Digital Flat TVs
without any additional hardware.
For the third quarter, Humax plans to introduce a widescreen 32-inch
LCD HDTV outfitted with an integrated ATSC tuner and dual analog tuners
for triple picture-in-picture functionality. Humax also plans to
deliver two new models of 42-inch plasma displays in September 2004 - a
standard definition 480P model equipped with dual NTSC tuners followed
by a high definition 720P version that integrates an ATSC tuner and
dual analog tuners.

All models will include component video and High Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) input and will be equipped with HDCP digital content
protection to allow consumers to view available HD programming. All
models will incorporate built-in stereo loudspeakers.

Humax’s TV line is designed to integrate with the décor of the home as
well as today’s high-end video components. All of the company’s TVs
will feature designs created by the company’s aesthetics conscious
in-house industrial design team, located in Korea.

Total connectivity is accomplished by the inclusion of various home
theater system control protocols to support compatibility with today’s
home automation control systems.

New production lines are currently being prepared to assemble the Flat
Panel TV products at Humax’s manufacturing facility in Korea.